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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Henderson

Nevada · 175,381 residents · 120.523 sq mi
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Henderson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,949. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 110,439 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $151,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

175,381
+170%since 1990
from 64,942 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,455 / sq mi
+170%since 1990
from 539 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+13%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K118K199K279K359K1990201020202024Henderson
2024332K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,949
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,815
+63%since 1990
from $16,427 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$857
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $616 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
29.5% rent
2.7
+5%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(59,416)
Black2.7%(1,739)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(5,101)
Asian2.1%(1,340)
Diversity Score34.1%(22,155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(137,174)
Black3.6%(6,376)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(18,785)
Asian3.9%(6,838)
Diversity Score40.9%(71,717)
41
+20%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson, Nevada has about 175,381 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Nevada?

The typical household in Henderson, Nevada earns about $55,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Nevada expensive?

In Henderson, Nevada, the median home is worth about $151,400, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Nevada?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Nevada?

About 5.6% of people in Henderson, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110,439 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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